Exhibition | Contemporary Wearables ‘23 Biennial Jewellery Award and Exhibition

FREE ADMISSION | GALLERY OPEN: Wednesday to Sunday 10.30am – 3.30pm | Closed Monday, Tuesday & Public Holidays
Open for Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Monday 18 & Tuesday 19 September

Contemporary Wearables Biennial Jewellery Award and Exhibition is the focus of Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery's contribution to promoting excellence in contemporary adornment. The Award was established in 1989, with the aid of the Toowoomba Gallery Society Inc., and is a forum for experimental and innovative contemporary jewellery and object practice. Acquisitions from the award have made a significant contribution to building one Australia’s leading contemporary jewellery collections housed at Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery.

This year’s Award was juried by Christian Hall, Cassandra Lehman and Emily McCulloch.

The careful selection by leading industry professionals has resulted in an exhibition showcase of some of Australia’s most prominent and emerging contemporary makers. All pieces on display are eligible for awards and acquisition for the Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery - Toowoomba City Collection.

Award winners will be decided by Chloe Powell, Co-founder and Director of Radiant Pavilion and the appointed judge for 2023. Announcement of awards and acquisitions will be announced on Friday 25 August at 5.30pm. Phone 131 872 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to book your place.

The Gallery is hosting a Twilight Tour in conjunction with the exhibition on Thursday 19 October at 5.30pm. Phone 131 872 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to book your place.

Contemporary Wearables Biennial Jewellery Award and Exhibition is proudly supported by Toowoomba Regional Council.

Exhibition on display 26 August - 22 October

Image: 2021 Award Winners Sophie CARNELL and Sarah RAYNER / Florilegium… traversing the poetry of plants 2020 (detail) / 42 brooches: hand carved porcelain with terra sigillata, sterling and fine silver / 26 x 375 x 8cm / Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery – Toowoomba City Collection 2387/ © Sophie Carnell and Sarah Rainer